Among the pleasures of working on my new book, The Biblical Hero, was the opportunity to read some old chestnuts that took the notion of the hero seriously. One such book is philosopher Sidney Hook‘s The Hero in History. The book’s main argument opposes determinist readings of history (Marx, Hegel), which claim that individuals are …
If you’re looking for some books that are well written and researched and are filled with fascinating information, insights and perspectives, here are some of my favorites from the recent past.Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible, by Karel van der Toorn: Through a comparison with scribal culture in adjacent ancient Near Eastern …
Thank you for stopping by my website. Since the publication of my current book is imminent, I thought I would create a site where people could learn about my other work and interests, and I could offer suggestions for further reading and reflections. Stay tuned–blog posts are on their way.